Project Overview
Client Type: Private Group Itinerary
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Experience Focus: Culinary immersion, local culture, adventure, and authentic city exploration
Objective
To design an intimate, food-forward girls’ trip that immersed guests entirely in Lisbon’s vibrant culture. The goal was to go beyond typical tourism and deliver an unforgettable experience driven by local cuisine, unique transportation, and personalized exploration—offering the feeling of living Lisbon like a local rather than visiting as a tourist.




Itinerary Overview
- Day 1 – Arrival & Sidecar City Tour
- Private airport transfer to luxury Lisbon apartment
- Guided motorcycle & sidecar tour through Chiado, Bairro Alto & Alfama
- Stops for pastel de nata, local cheese, and port tastings along the route
- Evening culinary adventure at Time Out Market Lisbon – sampling bites from every vendor
- Day 2 – Wine & Port Immersion
- Morning café crawl for espresso and pastries in Chiado
- Chauffeured vintage car tour to premiere vineyards and port distilleries
- Curated tastings with expert sommeliers
- Late-night dinner at a historic Lisbon taberna
- Day 3 – Exploration at Leisure
- Flexible “choose-your-own-adventure” day with curated map guidance
- Group chose full-day city exploration via tram and metro
- Stops at LX Factory, waterfront promenades, boutique shops, and hidden eateries
- 9am–11pm all day immersive walking experience through the city’s cultural core
- Day 4 – Morning Market & Departure
- Final stroll through Chiado
- Shopping for local Ginja, Port wine, textiles, and pastries to enjoy at home
- Private transfer to airport
My Role
- As Experiential Travel Producer, I provided full end-to-end concierge planning and on-the-ground coordination, including:
- Flight tracking and travel management
- Apartment accommodations booking in Lisbon’s historic city center
- Local ground transfer coordination for all scheduled experiences
- Research, vetting, and hiring of local private guides, drivers, and tour vendors
- Curated a personalized Google Maps “hit list” with restaurants, wine bars, cafés, boutiques, landmarks, and scenic stops to empower guests to confidently explore on foot

Outcome & Impact
- Guests reported feeling completely immersed in the authentic Lisbon lifestyle, not just entertained
- The curated itinerary provided the perfect balance between guided luxury experiences and spontaneous exploration
- All flights, transfers, and reservations ran seamlessly, allowing guests to focus entirely on enjoyment
- The group expressed that this experience “felt like stepping into a movie”—memorable, expansive, and deeply personal
Why It Works for Clients
This travel model is perfect for groups seeking culture-forward luxury experiences without the stress of planning. It provides:
- Full concierge-level support with flexibility built in
- Local authenticity powered by insider connections
- A curated journey that maximizes time while still feeling relaxed and fluid
- Luxury without pretense—making world-class travel attainable, intimate, and unforgettable